Hey this is Reuben with Competition Accessories today were taking a look at the Shoei RF1100 this is the replacement for the RF1000. Ive got the RF1000 up here to show you the differences between the two this is the old __ Graphic and I have RF 1100's up here i have matte black this is called the enigma this is the conquer obviously there's other colors and options as well . First of all i wanted to show you the differences between the two helmets between the old RF1000 which is one of Shoeis best selling helmets and the new RF1100. The RF1000 has been a great helmet for a lot of riders for a lot of years and with the RF1100 it takes it one step further. You have a whole other level of ventilation and other features as well if you take a look at them side by side you can take a look and see how much bigger the eye port is its the new shield its the CW1 shield its the same shield they use on the X12 so that's their high end racing helmet . You've got a lot wider of an eye port a lot better peripheral vision and you also have more top to bottom space you'll be able to see better when your down in that tucked position if your riding on the track or really spirited riding your gonna have a lot more vision out of the helmet . The venting is also a lot more aggressive on the RF1100. You have a larger chin bar vent you have very similar vents on the top here, and if you look at the back you have four close able vents and then there is two hidden exhaust vents right behind the neck at the base of the helmet where as the RF1000 only had the exhaust vents under the spoiler as well as the under vents here as well. The shell shape is also significantly improved if you look at the 1000 compared to the 1100 , the 1000 has a sort of round shape helmet with a bolt on plastic spoiler into the actual shell of the helmet and this helmet has Shoeis AIM plus shell which is their advanced integrated matrix plus multi fiber shell material which is basically a composite of carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiber glass and its SNELL 2010 approved obviously as well . So I'm going to move the RF 1000 out of the way I'm going to kind of break it down in the RF1100 take a look at all the features in detail here. So looking at the vents in detail here on the RF1100 they are just a lot more aggressive in their function and their position the chin bar vent is like i said a little bit bigger then the RF1000 its going to direct air up onto the face shield to help reduce fogging. Up at the top you have two vents that are going to draw air down in around the rail and actually channel through the EPS , when we get into the interior of this helmet were going to kind of show you where the air goes and on the back of this helmet you've got four exhaust vents and you can open and close these in any combination you want really customize the helmet air flow your getting through your helmet . The exterior vents here are going to as air rolls over the back of the helmet , the front vents are going to have cool air pushed in and the warm air inside of the helmet is going to come right out the back its going to be drawn out by the vacuum created behind your head there's also two hidden vents at the base of the neck roll here you can feel them with your fingers. Basically its the same type of effect warm air is going to be drawn out from underneath the bottom of the helmet as well . Like i said earlier this is the same face shield used on the X12 its the CW1 its a wider eye port its also got several different detentes you could crack it open and it has a ratcheting mechanism all the way up and down. On the side here you have a locking mechanism if you tilt that lever back that shield is locked down so if your on the track and you do head checks it will lock down so it doesn't come open thats there for you, and if you push it forward slightly and it cracks the shield slightly so you can get just a little bit of air flow to come in from the bottom if you need the shield from defogging there . To remove the shield you actually open it all the way and its got the quick release self adjusting base plate before i take it off if you look at the ratcheting mechanism here when i close the shield all the way this spring actually pulls the shield back against the helmet and it will have a nice tight seal all the way around that gasket , its going to result in a quieter helmet and its also going to provide you with a better seal against the elements if your riding in the rain. Ill show you a feature here when i take the shield off , you just push that trigger forward the shield comes off its very easy to use. Another thing i don't know if you'll be able to see it on here on the camera here, but there's a lip around the top of the CW-1 shield and what that does is it seals around the top of this gasket . So if you've ever had a helmet where if your riding in the rain you've got water dripping down on the inside of your shield very frustrating , you've got a lip now which is going to give you a really nice seal around the top of the helmet to prevent that from happening . This shield is also available with the pin lock insert so you can get one with pin lock posts you can buy pin lock inserts basically what that does is gives you a duel layered shield you can install the insert and that's going to prevent any fogging from happening they work really really well so if your in an area that has high humidity that's a really great option as well . To reinstall the shield just line up these pins give it a little push there and it snaps right back into place just like so. So now were going to go ahead and move to the inside of this helmet and show you those features. On the interior of this helmet one thing that has significantly improved over the RF1000 now the interior is fully removable that's not something you had with the RF1000 that's a very welcomed feature especially if your running in a hot environment or you do a lot of track days of your sweating a lot you can actually take the entire liner out and replace it you can wash it so that's definitely a welcomed feature. I'm going go ahead and pull one of the cheek pads out here which is basically three snaps and this plastic piece inserts between the shell and the liner , these cheek pads are layered its actually multiple layers of foam you have a nice contour against your skin. Its a nice soft fabric as well . If you take a close look here there's actually recesses here as well for speakers if you use a communication system or if you install speakers for music or GPS or anything like that , you've got a space already cut out of the shell so that you have a spot to put those. Go ahead and remove the rest of the interior here the cheek pads come right out this is a brand new one that we just pulled out of the box . The center pad of this helmet is actually what they call their 3D center pad which is again going to contour the shape of your head its also has raised portions and opening so that ventilation that's coming up through the top of the helmet you can actually see there's holes here and its going to channel the air and it can get to your skin. If i flip the helmet up here you can actually see on the inside of this helmet these channels these groves are designed not only to prevent your head from being hurt in an impact which is what the actual liner does but holes here and these are really going to channel all that air all over your head so your not going to have just one or two spots where you have good ventilation your going to have good ventilation all throughout your head with this helmet. The Shoei RF1100 starts $377 for solids and goes up to $472 for graphics it weighs in at 3 and a half pounds which is actually slightly lighter then the X12 which is their high end race helmet . One thing that's really neat about Shoei helmets is that they do have a 5 year warranty from the date of purchase and they also give you 7 years from the date of manufacture and they also have a Shoei inspection program which is free of charge, so if you drop your helmet and are not sure if its damaged or usable you can just send it off to Shoei they will inspect it for free and they will let you know if its good to go or not. The RF1000 was a great helmet for years from Shoei the 1100 just takes it one step further its a great helmet. If you any questions just give us a call or check them out online at competition accessories .com.

Hey guys this is Reuben with Competition Accessories welcome to our head to head comparison of Shoei RF1100 vs all new Shoei RF1200. Now if your familiar with the RF line of helmets going back the RF1000 was one of the more popular full face helmets ever to be produced certainly one of the most successful models for Shoei and they fall in right under their X line of helmets which is their flagged ship race helmets . Right now its the X12 and the X11 before that. Their very high end race helmets as well but they are very aggressively vented which they a little bit more noisy as far as the wind noise goes , and on top of that they are more expensive. For the every day rider who occasionally does that track day or is more of a commuter , long distance tourer or just attacking the twisties on the weekend when you can . The RF line of helmets is definitely a lot more affordable , but it also give you some advantages for the street like a quieter ride. Now looking at the two a lot of you are probably familiar with the RF1100 , I actually got a chance to ride in both of these earlier . They are both size medium which is the size i normally wear . First thing your going to notice when looking at these things side by side, is the RF1200 is actually physically a smaller helmet on the outside. They brought the shell dimensions in quite a bit to give you a more compact feel which is a fantastic thing. You can also see the RF1100 they integrated that rear spoiler into the shell itself which brought the shell out a little bit further and now they have gone with an add on integrated rear spoiler much like the RF1000. The other big advantage of actually shrinking the shell itself is the weight savings you have. You have 3.6 pounds for the RF1100 and then we throw RF1200 on the scale and your looking at 3.45 pounds , Under 3 and a half pounds. And that's going to translate into less neck fatigue and a more comfortable ride as you experience the open road for hours and hours on end. First thing i noticed when i pulled this helmet on my head is the opening is quite a bit smaller quite a bit more snug on the RF 1200 they actually brought the neck roll in quite a bit closer to the face which again translates into a quieter ride . This one is a little bit easier to get off and it is also a little bit more open at the bottom of the helmet . You'll also notice that the RF1100 has a lot of fabric along the base of the helmet, The best thing in my opinion is they have given you a kind of rubberized finish all along the bottom of the helmet which is not only going to keep the helmet cleaner when you set it down its also going to keep nicer for a longer period of time . So if you set your helmet down on the sidewalk or at a rest stop, you can expect the helmet to last a bit longer. Speaking of the cheek pads it brought over the emergency quick release cheek pad system, you can see these red tabs here simply grab a hold of that and pull down and you'll be removing the cheek pads just like that . There's quite a bit of engineering that went into that these little snaps work they actually have ramps built into them to actually release them as you pull down in that direction . The purpose of them though is not just so you can simply and quickly release and pull your cheek pads out , it actually has a notice to emergency personnel here on the side so if they suspect neck injury's or maybe your unconscious after an accident they can remove the cheek pads very easily while your still wearing the helmet and that opens the base of the opening quite a bit more so they can easily slide the helmet off of your head without causing further neck injury's , this is definitely a very very welcome innovation that they have brought over from their race helmets. Also new for this helmet is the new ventilation system. You have a chin bar vent which is very similar to what the RF1100 did, but the new one is much more flush on the front of the helmet again reducing wind noise . The big difference is they have added a third vent at the top of the helmet which is a brow vent that's actually directing air into the air channels in the EPS liner .You still have two intake vents here at the top . If you take a look at the set up on the RF1100 you have 4 separate exhaust vents that you have to physically close individually, so that means while your riding you are reaching up on the top of your head and closing or opening all four vents separately. Its great for customizing air flow but takes a little bit more time to open and close , so if you get caught in the rain these are exposed and open on the top so water could find its way down onto your head. Now you still have 4 exhaust vents but they are hidden under this integrated spoiler and they are all operated with a single switch. Its a lot faster to open and close it . And I don't know about you guys but i typically have all my vents open or all my vents closed depending on the weather and how cold it is. I much prefer a simple system that just opens them all up , if its hot enough to have one vent open in my opinion its just about warm enough to have them all open. Maybe with the exception of the chin bar vent, which you can use to combat fog to give you air to put up onto the face shield. Speaking of a face shield you do have a pin lock ready shield included now and the pin lock insert comes in the box as well . So the RF1200 is definitely giving you a good system right in the box to combat fog . Another thing you will notice about the face shield that is all new is the reinforcements that they have added on the bottom and top , now the CWR 1 shield. They have done a couple of other things not only is it reinforced for a better seal but you have an extra layer of gasket material at the bottom and the top of the helmet as well again to give you a better seal against the elements and preventing wind noise and whistling you have an all new base plate system that is adjustable you can see there's a little adjustment screw right here it has several positions you turn them its actually like a ___ and its going to pull the base plate just slightly forward or backward so that you can customize how tight of a seal your getting against that gasket system on the shell itself . And that's going to give you a very good seal for unwanted wind noise and water from coming in on the inside. As for the finish of it i really like what they have done here a little attention to detail there , its got a nice kind of carbon fiber look to it to the plastic its not just a kind of generic black plastic . Removing the shield is as easy as ever , its a simple trigger and it goes right back on here quickly so swapping face shields is quick. Now speaking of the face shield they are supposed to be coming out with a transition face shield for this helmet which will be absolutely fantastic . It wont be cheap but it is supposed to darken when its exposed to UV , so its going to be one shield that you leave on the helmet all the time . Clear at night and darkens depending on the conditions during the day .

Shoei helmets has improved on the RF-1000 helmet by adding a host of improvements to increase rider comfort and overall performance. This is the new Premium Sport and Sports touring helmet on the market.For years the RF1000 has been the bench mark for high end sport/touring helmets. But the design is now dated and needs some updates. For 2010 Shoei has remodeled the helmet with the new RF-1100 helmet. They have apparently been listening to the consumer and have added a removable liner and increased the number of shell sizes to 5 total.

Senior rider, 67 years young, 50 years riding. My head is slightly longer than it is wide, and Shoei is the only brand that really fits me perfectly. This new RF-1100 is the best helmet I have ever owned, and I've owned a bunch It oozes quality from the moment the box is opened. The fit is snug all around but without any 'hot spots' of pressure. It flows plenty of air with the vents open, and the ride quality is smoother and quieter than my old RF-800 at all speeds. Also like the ease with which I can change the clear shield for the smoke shield and back again. Only takes a few seconds, and both shields are also really high quality with no visual distortionsFor my money, Shoei is still the best, and this RF-1100 is a great value as well. Buy one

Brain Bucket Fine Art - JohnGILRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Construction, fit of materials, graphicsredgreen model, quiet

Cons: Likely to fog up, tight fit compared to modular

I'm 61, ride a '76 Beemer with Euro bars & mirrors. The Italia graphics on my RF1100 are pretty racy for this old fart, but when I opened the box I saw this gorgeous paint scheme and had to keep it. I like solid white on a helmet, but the 329 price of this--my first Shoei-- was 80 less than white. If I ever get that 850 Guzzi on the list I have a helmet with the right colors.As far as construction, this helmet looks bullet proof. I also ordered a closeout Shoei Neotec modular helmet and the RR1100 seems MUCH more substantialthe Neotec went back. It feels tight on my cheeks but this will change as it breaks in. I think it will fog up much more than my old HJC Skymax modular, will be hotter in the summer, too, but that's something I plan on living with. The Skymax let in lots of noise and wind--the wind dried my eyes unless I wore glasseswas a big reason I was helmet shopping. Very little wind or noise coming in the tight confines of the RF. Overall, I'm VERY impressed with the helmet. Customer Service at CompAsseccories was first rate about returning the Neotecdon't take anything off a helmet until you're positive it's what you want.

Great Helmet - dleehampVARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: good fit, good ventilation, good price

Cons: none

This is my 5th Shoei RF series helmet I have owned. In fact an RF800 saved my life in a crash 12 years ago. They are worth the money, and especially so with the price on the Enigma design model. The Shoei fits my shape head round better than the Arai. The venting on the RF1100 is very good. The removable pads are a nice feature to keep the inside of the helmet clean and odor free. You cannot go wrong with this helmet. Highly recommend.

Bye Bye Arai - FlaFeralCatFLRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Good venting, well balanced, good vision, easy to maintain

Cons: Tight cheeks

My Arai Sig-Q has it's 'issues' and I awlways wondered if I should have bought a Shoei 1100. At this price, HELL YEAH Now that I have and have been wearing it for a bit over a month I'm glad I did. Size small, the words Not quite as applies to the floowing lightweight, as good of periphery, as venting in upright postion, as comfortable as my Arai It is quieter though, and there's no 'sticky taped or glued on parts coming off either The cheeks are tight, and the padsear pockets sometimes really grab my the back of my ears, but it's settling itself off with break in.I'm happy with it. Wife loves the looks. Good to go D

Shoei RF 1100 - Meemec55NYRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Quiet,comfortable,amazing venting nice fit & finish

Cons: Maybe a tad heavy

The best helmet is the one you will wear. I have a long oval, hard to fit head & always had to settleFor just oK fit. Then the Shoei came out,I didn't expect much difference, but was amazed at howWell it fit Felt like custom made. Very comfortable, on the bike it's quite no lifting or buffeting andThe best venting I have ever experienced. I highly recommend this helmet Also, compacc is a Great company with great prices

RF1100 - RyanCORecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: comfortable and lots of airflow

Cons: So far none

This is my first helmet so I don't have another to compare, but it fits great and has good airflow. 3 settings locked, adjustable, slightly open work great, but the shield has stayed down at high speeds even without needing the locking function. Shields literally take 5 seconds to attachremove, and I can feel the shape of the helmet takes away a lot of the wind resistance. I also got this helmet on closeout at about 40 off original price, so you can't beat that. I'd recommend everyone try on the shoei rf1100 to see if it fits because it has been a great helmet

This is my third Shoei helmet, started with an RF-800 when it timed out moved onto a TZR, when it timed out I moved onto the RF 1100. The TZR wasn't as good as the RF 800, but the RF 1100 is now the best helmet yet

Shoei Enigma - Battlax 200CARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Superb styling, Awesome graphics...

Cons: [None]

Big improvement from the RF 1000 in aerodynamics feels lighter with less wind resistance and the strap now has a lock button instead of a plug

as expected - FastitalianCARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: everything

Cons: none. cheek pads a little too tight....just because new

very satisfied with Shoei as always.very satisfied with CompAcc as well good price, fast and reliable.

Awesome Helmet - Rider55PARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Helmet is more aero dynamic, quieter, and lighter then my RF 800

Cons: none

I have bought 2 Shoei helmets from competition accessories you can't beat their prices or service. Both helmet arrived within days of ordering and are of exceptional quality. I would hessitate recommending this helmet to anyone looking for an great helmet at great price. The new visor shape and seal design make it exceptionally quiet.

Shoei Quality Continues - Rich BoydPARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Fit and finish top quality. Excellent ventillation.

Cons: None

I have had several Shoei helmets over the past 15 years. All have been quality products. I have an XL head size and very much appreciate the shell design specifically for larger domes like mine. I went down once at about 25 mph, the back of my head hit the asphalt. I saw stars, but my Shoie saved me What else needs to be said

Amazing helmet - jasonILRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Nice fit, true to size, high quality, great price

Cons: none so far

Nice and quiet. This is a well made helmet. This was a blazing deal, it was 100 cheaper then all the rf1100s. And as a bonus, it matches my bike I can't complain one bit about this helmet

Great helmet for the priceflows lots of air, quiet, large eyeport, 3-way adjustable visor lock, excellent fit and finish.

Awesom Helmer - FredNCRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Shoei, quality, Snell rating

Cons: none

Bought the RF1100 to replace an old RF800 that I had bought on Ebay. The old one is quieter, but I think that is because it is not vented nearly as well as the RF1100, Shoei helmets are great. It's your choice on how well you want your head and face protected in the event of an accident. I chose Shoei.

great helmet - ForrestRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: VERY quiet, good looking, VERY comfortable

Cons: really not much

It's a very nice helmet, sharp looking, and so comfortable. I went with the blackwhiteredsilver. Matches my bike great I really don't know why you wouln't buy this helmet. I'm just a college kid and a shoei is expencive, but I can't put a price on my life. very satisfied with the quality in this helmet. The cost is well worth it. I upgraded from a HJC. The RF-1100 is very quiet, even at high speeds. I live in Texas, on those hot days it's well vented so I don't pull off the helmet sweating. The helmet also comes with the breath guard and chin guard. On a side note, long distance in this helmet is comfortable as well.

Cons: Can be noisy if worn without earplugs due to cutouts for speakers, communications

The helmet is light, comfortable, with easy to remove interior and cheek pads.I wore an RF-1000 for several years before crash testing it this fall. The RF-1000 shoei helmet did exactly the job it was intended for, no damage to my head or face. The visor stayed in place during an extended tumble and slide. This helmet appears to be even better with additional features not on the RF-1000.

Shoei RF1100 enigma helmet - RonstrILRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Great fit and quality, comes complete with breath and chin shielddeflector.

Cons: Opening outlet vents was a little hard to get used to.

Great helmet at a very reasonable price. The graphics are just right for me.

Shoei RF-1100 close out sale - TimCARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Beautiful helmet, comfortable, quiet, safe...

Cons: None

Don't know how CompAcc does it got this brand new RF-1100 for 349 retail over 500. These Shoei's are great I had the RF-1000 took a minor spill on the Vstrom... thought it prudent to upgrade. Great service, delivered asap. Would recomm both the RF-1100 and CompAcc.

Amazing Helmet - Shoei FanRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Great comfort and fit

Cons: A little expensive, but that goes for all Shoei helmets.

I feel very safe wearing my shoei helmet I definately recommend it.

Great helmet, good ventilation - Dan KILRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: lightweight, good visibility, good ventilation

Cons: maybe not the quitest

This is a good helmet and for 350, you can't beat the price. Granted you don't have much choice in design, but that's a small price to pay for such a good helmet. The visor is easy to switch out I have a dark smoke and clear and the lever works pretty well when you want the ventilation. The vents are surprisingly easy to open and do a decent job of letting the air through. I think the removable inner lining is a nice feature, although I haven't actually removed it yet. Overall it's a good helmet. I was considering a Qwest, but at this price, RF1100 all the way.

RF-1100 - BudmanRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Excellent ventilation, and improved visibility

Cons: NONE

Have had Shoei helmets for years. Just got my new RF-1100 in the mail today. Took it out for a spin, and OMG The difference is night and day from my RF-1000 The ventilation is so much improved, and it feels so much lighter Great helmet recommend it to everyone And thanks to Competition Accessories for the great price and service You're the best

Yeah it's a premium, expensive helmet but it is worth every penny. Bought it from competition accessories at a great price, and they shipped it fast and free of charge. 350 for a quality Shoei helmet isn't much. I've used many Shoei helmets in the past and have had lots of cheaper helmets as seconds. It's a premium helmet for serious riders. Cheaper helmets may offer the same protection but they certainly lack the fit and feel. If you want a helmet that is light weight, quiet, easy to remove lining for wash, exchange shields fast, aerodynamic at high speeds without turbulence...well, that's the helmet you buy. I'm tired of all those HJC, Icon etc thermoplastic chinese made junk that magazines claim great bang for the buck. Do you head a favor, buy a good lid for it.

RF 1100 is cool - R.WeidmanWIRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Quality materials, great ventilation, optics are first class, quiet to a degree

Cons: Increased ventilation results in slight amount of fit play

RF-1100 is definitely up to Shoei standards in build and material quality. Initial fit is very good for my big XXL head but there is a certain amount of top play or loose fit. I have tried XL but found them just too tight with reduced ventilation. Helmet only moves around somewhat at high speed 90-100mph, so 99 of the time it is very good. Some rain penetration at speed and downpour but shield remained clear.

Good helmet - DougGARecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Fits well, comfortable

Cons: Not as quiet

Switched from a Shoei RF 1000 to the RF 1100. It's quieter than the older RF1000, but was hoping this one would be even more quiet. Ventilation seems good, but haven't used in the Summer heat yet.

Beautiful helmet, great price. - eracerxRecommended by Reviewer: Yes

Pros: Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Light and quiet with lots of nice features

Cons: FIT. Very tight opening. Difficult to put on and take off.

The helmet looks beautiful, is light and quieter then both my HJC and Scorpion and has some nice features.But WOW, VERY difficult to squeeze in and out of. Once on it's OK, but squeezing it past my ears is just painful. Out of curiosity I tried removing the cheek pads, and the upper half of the helmet, the part that surrounds my head, fit perfect and there was no problem putting it on..so the size large is correct, it's just those cheek pads.Fortunately they do have smaller replacement cheek pads. I probably could have gone with an extra large or an Arai but for the track I'd rather get a helmet that's a little too tight and hope it breaks in then one that's a tad loose. Great close out price too.

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